Post by kamotengkahoy on Oct 19, 2013 9:57:21 GMT -5
Same as before from wrestlingnewsworld via dailywrestlingnews.com, some are several weeks old...
Triple H Looking to Sign 30 “Bigger Guys” In 2 Months
Triple H is looking to sign at least 30 more developmental talents over the next two months. WWE officials are working on setting up tryouts in November and December in hopes of reaching their target. The hope is that they can get the Performance Center in Orlando closer to capacity.
Triple H put the word out to focus particularly on finding bigger guys at the upcoming tryouts. With WWE Network launch still not confirmed and the planned cruiserweight show in limbo, Triple H feels WWE has enough smaller guys signed for now and feels it’s time to find some bigger guys.
Triple H is looking to sign at least 30 more developmental talents over the next two months. WWE officials are working on setting up tryouts in November and December in hopes of reaching their target. The hope is that they can get the Performance Center in Orlando closer to capacity.
Triple H put the word out to focus particularly on finding bigger guys at the upcoming tryouts. With WWE Network launch still not confirmed and the planned cruiserweight show in limbo, Triple H feels WWE has enough smaller guys signed for now and feels it’s time to find some bigger guys.
More Details on Ric Flair Going to Rehab, Who Talked Him Into It?
A source has confirmed the recent rumors that Ric Flair just finished up a stint in WWE-sponsored rehab.
Flair was there for one month. Both WWE and Flair had been trying to keep things very quiet with Flair himself lying to friends and family about his whereabouts, telling most that he had been with his daughter in Florida.
Flair did not want to go to rehab but it was Triple H who talked him into it. As we’ve previously reported on DWN, Triple H had a new position in mind for Flair but the heat from SummerSlam weekend was in the way. Flair going to rehab could help his chances in working for the company again.
Sources close to Flair say that there was concern of endorsement opportunities taking a hit if it went public that he was in rehab.
A source has confirmed the recent rumors that Ric Flair just finished up a stint in WWE-sponsored rehab.
Flair was there for one month. Both WWE and Flair had been trying to keep things very quiet with Flair himself lying to friends and family about his whereabouts, telling most that he had been with his daughter in Florida.
Flair did not want to go to rehab but it was Triple H who talked him into it. As we’ve previously reported on DWN, Triple H had a new position in mind for Flair but the heat from SummerSlam weekend was in the way. Flair going to rehab could help his chances in working for the company again.
Sources close to Flair say that there was concern of endorsement opportunities taking a hit if it went public that he was in rehab.
Why Did WWE Really Release Vader’s Son?
As noted several weeks back, WWE released Jesse White from his developmental deal. White had been working NXT as Jake Carter and is the son of WWE Legend Vader.
Word from NXT is that White had no good creative ideas for himself which led to heat. A lot of the NXT talents are expected to come up with their own character ideas and pitch them to creative. The NXT writers didn’t like any of White’s ideas and that put him on the bubble.
What sealed White’s fate with the company was a September 12th NXT dark match against Tensai. Officials thought the match was awful. Between the heat from creative and the bad match with Tensai, the decision was made to release him. White was actually released just days after the match with Tensai.
As noted several weeks back, WWE released Jesse White from his developmental deal. White had been working NXT as Jake Carter and is the son of WWE Legend Vader.
Word from NXT is that White had no good creative ideas for himself which led to heat. A lot of the NXT talents are expected to come up with their own character ideas and pitch them to creative. The NXT writers didn’t like any of White’s ideas and that put him on the bubble.
What sealed White’s fate with the company was a September 12th NXT dark match against Tensai. Officials thought the match was awful. Between the heat from creative and the bad match with Tensai, the decision was made to release him. White was actually released just days after the match with Tensai.
Why Did Vince Change Punk vs. Ryback to a Cell Match?
We noted before that WWE was planning to go with just one Cell match for the Hell In a Cell pay-per-view this year. However, that was changed by Vince McMahon on Monday afternoon before RAW hit the air.
Triple H was against having two Cell matches on the pay-per-view but Vince felt there wasn’t enough interest in another CM Punk vs. Ryback rematch.
We noted before that WWE was planning to go with just one Cell match for the Hell In a Cell pay-per-view this year. However, that was changed by Vince McMahon on Monday afternoon before RAW hit the air.
Triple H was against having two Cell matches on the pay-per-view but Vince felt there wasn’t enough interest in another CM Punk vs. Ryback rematch.
Former WWE Star Wants Back In, Triple H’s Thoughts on Bringing Back Talents Now
Former WWE Superstar MVP is reportedly still actively pursuing a return to WWE.
Triple H hasn’t ruled out bringing MVP back, especially because of the success they’ve seen with bringing Rob Van Dam back. However, it’s said that Triple H doesn’t want people thinking they can come and go as they please.
A source noted that everyone wants to return and get a deal like Chris Jericho, where they can work part time and still do other projects, but the source added that, “not everyone is Chris Jericho.”
Former WWE Superstar MVP is reportedly still actively pursuing a return to WWE.
Triple H hasn’t ruled out bringing MVP back, especially because of the success they’ve seen with bringing Rob Van Dam back. However, it’s said that Triple H doesn’t want people thinking they can come and go as they please.
A source noted that everyone wants to return and get a deal like Chris Jericho, where they can work part time and still do other projects, but the source added that, “not everyone is Chris Jericho.”
Backstage News on Possible Injuries to Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton
Daniel Bryan was examined backstage after the Battleground pay-per-view due to a problems with his shoulder. No other information is available but Bryan has wrestled since.
Randy Orton has been working through some type of upper leg injury. Word first got out about the injury the week before Battleground.
Daniel Bryan was examined backstage after the Battleground pay-per-view due to a problems with his shoulder. No other information is available but Bryan has wrestled since.
Randy Orton has been working through some type of upper leg injury. Word first got out about the injury the week before Battleground.
Original Plans for the Battleground Controversy and Big Show
The non-finish main event at WWE’s Battleground pay-per-view was changed on the board backstage after the show started. Original plans, or at least what was on booking sheets, had Randy Orton pinning Daniel Bryan for the title. Speculation is that 5-12 people were told before the show that Big Show would be doing a double knockout to end the pay-per-view with no finish.
Big Show’s “turn” was expected to happen on Monday’s post-Battleground RAW but was tossed in as a curve ball. There was a lot of disagreement internally when the angle went down. Some saw it as a bridge to Hell In a Cell but many questioned the decision to end Battleground with a non-finish because of the weak string of pay-per-views lately.
The non-finish main event at WWE’s Battleground pay-per-view was changed on the board backstage after the show started. Original plans, or at least what was on booking sheets, had Randy Orton pinning Daniel Bryan for the title. Speculation is that 5-12 people were told before the show that Big Show would be doing a double knockout to end the pay-per-view with no finish.
Big Show’s “turn” was expected to happen on Monday’s post-Battleground RAW but was tossed in as a curve ball. There was a lot of disagreement internally when the angle went down. Some saw it as a bridge to Hell In a Cell but many questioned the decision to end Battleground with a non-finish because of the weak string of pay-per-views lately.
A Push for Cody Rhodes, Cesaro’s Swing on Khali, Backstage Divas Title News
- WWE officials went back and forth on plans for the Divas Title at the Battleground pay-per-view. The decision for AJ Lee to retain over Brie Bella wasn’t made until one hour before the show began.
- Antonio Cesaro practiced the Cesaro Swing on The Great Khali in a rehearsal earlier in the day before Battleground but it didn’t go over as well as it did on pay-per-view.
- Coming out of the big win at Battleground, WWE officials are looking to capitalize on the momentum of Cody Rhodes but it will be hard to elevate him at the same time they’re pushing Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton for Hell In a Cell.
- WWE officials went back and forth on plans for the Divas Title at the Battleground pay-per-view. The decision for AJ Lee to retain over Brie Bella wasn’t made until one hour before the show began.
- Antonio Cesaro practiced the Cesaro Swing on The Great Khali in a rehearsal earlier in the day before Battleground but it didn’t go over as well as it did on pay-per-view.
- Coming out of the big win at Battleground, WWE officials are looking to capitalize on the momentum of Cody Rhodes but it will be hard to elevate him at the same time they’re pushing Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton for Hell In a Cell.
Vince Not Happy with Top Storyline?, Original Plans for Wyatt at Battleground
- To give you an idea of how quickly the Battleground lineup has been thrown together, the first Raw script had Kofi Kingston and R-Truth flip-flopped. In the end, Truth ended up playing the role originally written for Kofi.
- Vince McMahon is said to be unhappy with the way the Triple H and Stephanie McMahon characters have been coming off on WWE TV. A source noted how Triple H and Stephanie look almost as confused as the fans that are trying to follow the angle each week. The same source blamed it on the week-by-week writing of the angle and the constant changes to final scripts.
- To give you an idea of how quickly the Battleground lineup has been thrown together, the first Raw script had Kofi Kingston and R-Truth flip-flopped. In the end, Truth ended up playing the role originally written for Kofi.
- Vince McMahon is said to be unhappy with the way the Triple H and Stephanie McMahon characters have been coming off on WWE TV. A source noted how Triple H and Stephanie look almost as confused as the fans that are trying to follow the angle each week. The same source blamed it on the week-by-week writing of the angle and the constant changes to final scripts.
Update on The Undertaker’s Health, Survivor Series and WrestleMania
The Undertaker reportedly had hip surgery recently and may not be returning to action at Survivor Series like WWE wanted. Word is that he’s limping around now but still pushing for a match against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XXX.
The Undertaker reportedly had hip surgery recently and may not be returning to action at Survivor Series like WWE wanted. Word is that he’s limping around now but still pushing for a match against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XXX.
